Vehicle

2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Excellent car, with great interior space, at least in front, and high assembly and materials quality. Handles well; complaints about soft ride come from those who don't make long trips on American roads , which are not maintained to European standards and tolerances. Standard stereo with CD is more than adequate.

Best Features

Worst Features

5 speed manual transmission is the weakest link; it's possible to beat the syncromesh with fast shifts between first and second. Movement could be more direct and more precise; clutch travel could be shorter.